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Daycare in Craig, CO

6 licensed programs in Craig (Moffat County): 4 child care centers and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 405 children.

Short answer

Infant care at a center costs a median $291 a week in Moffat County (2022 prices), $187 at a family child care home. Colorado's child care subsidy, Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), helps pay if a family of three earns up to $49,303. Call ahead: licensed spots aren't open spots.

Source: Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC), as of October 2026. Every facility in CDEC's licensed child care report except resident (overnight) camps. Colorado doesn't publish phone numbers in this dataset. "Accepts subsidy" means the provider has a Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) fiscal agreement. Openings change daily, so call first.

What daycare costs in Moffat County

$291/weekmedian for full-time infant care at a center ($15,153 a year) in 2022, before inflation since.

WeeklyCenterHome daycare
Infant$291$187
Toddler$259$187
Preschool$250$187

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices. Data as of 2022.

4 child care centers in Craig

Licensed centers, A to Z, with street addresses.

  • Eagle's Nest Preschool (academy)School-age · licensed for 46

    1050 Yampa AVE, 81625

    License 1547460
  • East PreschoolPreschool · licensed for 180 · Accepts subsidy

    600 Texas AVE, 81625

    License 1564569
  • Valley View Preschool LLC.Toddler, Preschool · licensed for 86 · Accepts subsidy

    424 Russell St, 81625

    License 1537483
  • Yampa Valley Kids LLCInfant, Toddler, School-age · licensed for 75 · Accepts subsidy

    354 Barclay Street, 81625

    License 1737250

2 family child care homes in Craig

Licensed care in a provider's own home. Shown by city and phone only, since the address is a home.

  • Christy Farmerlicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy

    Craig

    License 1599535
  • Joyce McClanahanlicensed for 9 · Accepts subsidy

    Craig

    License 1592948

How can I get help paying for daycare in Craig?

Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) pays part of the bill at a licensed provider you choose; you pay a copay based on income. Colorado's list shows 5 of the 6 programs here accept it.

Help paying in Colorado

Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), run by Colorado Department of Early Childhood

$49,303a year or less for a family of three to start (185% of the federal poverty level), as of October 2025. You also need to work, study or train.

Some areasNew families may wait (August 2025)

The highest copay reported for a family of three is 9.4% of income (January 2025).

How to apply

Sources: Colorado Department of Early Childhood; National Women's Law Center

Daycare in Craig: common questions

How much does daycare cost in Craig, CO?

In Moffat County, full-time infant care at a child care center had a median price of $291 a week ($15,153 a year) in 2022, and preschool care $250 a week. A family child care home charged a median $187 a week for an infant. These prices come from the U.S. Department of Labor and aren't adjusted for inflation, so expect higher rates today.

How many licensed daycares are in Craig?

Colorado's list shows 6 licensed programs in Craig as of October 2026: 4 child care centers and 2 family child care homes. Together they're licensed for 405 children, though licensed capacity isn't the same as open spots.

Can I get help paying for daycare in Craig?

Yes, if you qualify. Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP), run by Colorado Department of Early Childhood, pays part of the cost at a provider you choose. A family of three can earn up to $49,303 a year to start. The state's list shows 5 of the Craig programs accept the subsidy.

How do I know a daycare is licensed?

Every program on this page is on Colorado's list of active licensed programs, with its license number. Look up the record before you tour: it shows the ages and number of children the program is licensed for and its inspection history.

Sources

  1. 1.Colorado Licensed Child Care Facilities Report Colorado Department of Early Childhood (CDEC). Accessed October 16, 2026.
  2. 2.National Database of Childcare Prices: 2008-2022 (Data File) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  3. 3.National Database of Childcare Prices Technical Report (September 2024) U.S. Department of Labor, Women's Bureau. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  4. 4.Colorado Child Care Assistance Program (CCCAP) For Families Colorado Department of Early Childhood. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  5. 5.Colorado: Financial Assistance Resources for Families (last reviewed 2026-06-26) Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  6. 6.Warning Signs: State Child Care Assistance Policies 2025 National Women's Law Center. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  7. 7.CCDF Family Co-Payments by State (January 2025) Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care. Accessed October 9, 2026.
  8. 8.42 U.S. Code 9858n, Definitions (Child Care and Development Block Grant Act) Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (U.S. Code). Accessed October 9, 2026.
  9. 9.Understanding and finding child care in Colorado Childcare.gov (Administration for Children and Families). Accessed October 16, 2026.

Other benefits in Colorado

Having a baby in Colorado Benefits, each with its source, checked October 2026 Pregnancy Medicaid / CHIP 195% / 265% FPL WIC Yes Paid family leave Yes Medicaid pays for a doula Yes See Colorado

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